The Credit River Watershed is located The Credit River Watershed is part Directly to the east and west of the Credit urban, mostly concentrated in the The Credit River Watershed is also a in southern Ontario on the north of the Great Lakes Basin that drains River are 14 smaller watersheds that cities of Mississauga and Brampton in significant natural region. Many small shore of Lake Ontario. The watershed into the St. Lawrence River and drain directly into Lake Ontario, such as addition to 14 other towns and villages. streams in the watershed support self- Discover the extends from Caledon in the east eventually the Atlantic Ocean. Cooksville Creek and Sheridan Creek, sustaining cold-water fish populations. to Halton Hills in the west, and from which fall under the jurisdiction of Credit The lands, waters, and natural processes The southern reach of the Credit River is Orangeville south to Port Credit. The Credit River is about 90 kilometers Valley Conservation. When combined with of the Credit River Watershed provide vital nationally recognized for its impressive CREDIT long and is connected to over 1,500 the Credit River, these watersheds cover goods and services to these communities. fall runs of salmon. The forests, There are three main regions within the kilometers of smaller creeks and streams. an area of almost 1,000 square kilometres. Fresh water from the watershed provides streams, and wetlands are inhabited Credit River Watershed, often referred This river system is of great economic, the foundation of life. Farms and forests by many rare and threatened species RIVER to as the Upper Watershed (above the social, cultural, and ecological value. The Credit River Watershed has an provide food and resources. Protected of plants and animals. The Credit River Niagara Escarpment), Middle Watershed estimated population of 750,000 people. lands and conservation areas are Watershed contains several significant The entire Credit River Watershed (the Niagara Escarpment) and Lower Over 80% of this population lives in enjoyed by thousands of people and natural features, including the Niagara covers about 860 square kilometres. Watershed Watershed (below the Niagara Escarpment). the lower watershed. About 23% of the their families throughout the year. Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine, Lake total watershed area is now considered Ontario Shoreline, and Credit River Valley.

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of the Credit River Watershed (Acres) Areas Additional Information Entrance Fees Open (see website for dates and hours) Size Wheelchair Accessible Car Bus Family Group Rental Pavilion Hiking Cycling Washrooms (designated trails) X-Country Skiing/ Snowshoeing Trout Bass Fish Pan Pike Ice Fishing Swimming Boating Canoeing Windsurfing Spring Wedding photography and ceremonies Per Person or Belfountain Conservation Area Summer 21 Yes 75 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No (reservations required). Membership   10 Credit Street, Belfountain Fall Phone: (519) 927-5838

All accessible, screened, linear trailway stretching Elora Cataract Trailway Donation or Year Round* 7 Yes 10 Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Portable from Elora to Cataract. Conservation Area 11 Station Street, Hillsburgh or Membership 235 Daniel Street, Erin Picnic tables at access points. MEMBERSHIP Includes: • Access to 10 Conservation Areas Yes Boat/canoe/ice hut rentals, wading beach, skating Island Lake Conservation Area Per Person or • Waterproof Map Year Round 332 Yes 200 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Vicki Baron Yes (conditions permitting). • Savings on Rentals 673067 Hurontario Street, Orangeville Membership          Trail) Phone: 1-800-367-0890

Ken Whillans Spring Yes Access to Caledon Trailway no charge. Self Serve or Resource Management Area Summer 212 No 40 Yes Yes No No Yes (Caledon No Fishing piers 16026 Hurontario Street (Hwy 10), Membership       Fall Trailway) Phone: (519) 838-0680 Caledon

Donation or Niagara Escarpment outcrops, “hole-in-the-wall”, Limehouse Conservation Area Year Round* 190 No 10 No No No No Yes No No Portable 12169 Fifth Line, Limehouse Membership historic lime kilns, Bruce Trail, interpretive signage.

Yes Picnic reservations for east side of river Donation or Meadowvale Conservation Area Year Round* 185 No 20 No Yes Yes No Yes (Culham Yes call City of Mississauga (905) 615-4100. Our Members Take All the Credit - Are You One? 1255 Old Derry Road, Mississauga Membership   Trail) CVC Administrative Office located here. www.ourcredit.ca 1-800-367-0890 Interpretive signage, boardwalks, viewing Rattray Marsh Conservation Area Donation or platforms, walking access from Bexhill Rd, limited 1180 Lakeshore Road West, Year Round* 94 Yes Limited No No No No Yes No No Membership  parking access and washrooms at Jack Darling Credit Valley Conservation Mississauga Park. 1255 Old Derry Road Niagara Escarpment, Bruce Trail, Donation or Silver Creek Conservation Area Year Round* 1090 No 5 No No No No Yes No No Portable interpretive signage, boardwalk, parking at Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6R4 Membership 13500 Fall Brooke Trail, Halton Hills education centre. Phone: 905-670-1615 Yes Learning Centre, interpretive signage, Terra Cotta Conservation Area Per Person or Toll Free: 1-800-668-5557 Year Round 485 Yes 125 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Terra Cotta Yes wetland, visitor centre. 14452 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Membership     Halton Hills Lane) Phone: (905) 877-9650 Fax: 905-670-2210 [email protected] Donation or Credit river, meadow trails, reforestation, Upper Credit Conservation Area Year Round* 132 No 20 Yes No No No Yes No Yes Portable 20073 Porterfield Road, Alton Membership  bird watching. www.creditvalleyca.ca

All fees collected go directly towards protection, maintenance and improvements of CVC Conservation Areas. Memberships available at www.ourcredit.ca. Family, Personal, and Senior Annual Memberships are available. *All Conservation Areas allow pets on leash only (max. 6ft in length). Donations appreciated (tax receipt available). Reservations or inquiries can be directed to 1-800-367-0890 or [email protected]. Activities are to take place in designated day-use areas and on designated trails. *Visitors welcome during daylight hours.